Qian Rongzhi found Li Qingshan to be far too strange. He did not seem like a young man at all. And, the more she understood him, the more she found his way of thinking to be different from ordinary people. After a moment of thought, she explained with a smile, "Speaking of methods of practising qi that can reach the tenth layer, there are five most famous ones." …
"Which five?" Li Qingshan gathered his attention when he heard something so important. Although Qian Rongzhi came from a small clan, according to the documents, she had once joined a large sect to cultivate, so she was knowledgeable.
Qian Rongzhi said, "Do you know that every single person possesses the five elements?"
"The five organs of the heart, liver, spleen, lung, and kidneys?"
Qian Rongzhi said, "It's not as simple as the five organs. The study of the five elements is extremely profound. I can't explain it all in a moment, but every single person can choose one to practise. By focusing on one, their speed of practising qi will increase drastically. There are many cultivation methods for practising true qi of the five elements. The five most famous are the Geng Metal Method of Sharpening Qi, the Yi Wood Method of Living Qi, the Gui Water Method of Condensing Qi, the Bing Fire Method of Burning Qi, and the Fifth-Earth Method of Unyielding Qi."
Apart from a few special sects, such as the Sect of Clouds and Rain, there were also the truly large sects. Many sects would allow their disciples to choose one of the five cultivation methods and practise them.
Originally, Li Qingshan had been considering which cultivation method he would choose to practise after completing the Innate Method of Practising Qi, but now, he had a vague idea of what to do. He did not believe in those secret methods. Although it was not absolute, he believed that survival of the fittest existed in this world.
When a cultivation method became famous, it proved that it had been tested and tested by countless people. Who knew how many generations of people had modified it, making it universally applicable. And, when he practised it, he could use the experiences of many predecessors as reference. As the saying went, only when everyone was good would it truly be good.
Li Qingshan asked, "Is it possible to cultivate any kind of zhenqi?"
Qian Rongzhi said, "Of course not. Everyone has a preference for different attributes. In the big sects, there are ways to test and choose the most suitable cultivation formula for oneself. However, I've heard that there are some talented geniuses who can cultivate two or even three types of True Qi at the same time. The amount of True Qi they have is far greater than cultivators who only cultivate one type of True Qi. Moreover, it is easier for them to break through realms."
"Why did you suddenly become so kind?" Li Qingshan was surprised that Qian Rongzhi did not make any requests.
"I'm not a bad person to begin with!" Qian Rongzhi smiled. Li Qingshan declined to comment.
Qian Rongzhi said, "If you don't believe me, I can teach you alchemy."
Li Qingshan said, "You don't want anything?"
Qian Rongzhi said, "I don't want anything."
Li Qingshan said, "That's great!" But his face did not show that he was particularly happy.
Qian Rongzhi really began to teach him carefully. "There are three most basic things in alchemy. The first is the materials, ranging from the most ordinary herbs to the most precious spiritual medicines. There are all sorts of strange and wondrous things, including everything.
The second was the pill formula. Every pill had its own concoction method, and there were extremely precise requirements for the ingredients and the time needed to concoct it. The third is the furnace, or the flame. According to the pill formula, refining the materials is the alchemy … "
Li Qingshan listened attentively. Unknowingly, four hours had passed. Only then did he have a basic understanding of alchemy. This Dao was indeed broad and profound. Even if one spent a lifetime of effort, he might not be able to reach the peak. He could only be considered to have a superficial understanding, not even a beginner.
Qian Rongzhi said, "Regarding alchemy, this is about all I know. If you want to continue to study, you can only find another expert." Li Qingshan nodded slightly.
Qian Rongzhi pointed to the furnace beside her, "Do you want to try? There are still many herbs."
Li Qingshan was slightly taken aback. He wondered whether she had gone insane or not. However, after hearing so much about alchemy, his hands just became itchy, so he sat down in front of the cauldron and personally controlled it, refining pills under Qian Rongzhi's guidance. However, because the fire was slightly too intense, he ruined a cauldron of Qi Gathering pills.
Qian Rongzhi did not show the slightest sign of pity or blame him. Instead, she encouraged him to continue trying.
Li Qingshan did not say anything and continued to try. His qi was extremely pure. Using it was like using a finger. In the process of alchemy, he used it more exquisitely. After another two furnaces of pills were wasted, he finally succeeded. He retracted his hands, took a deep breath, and revealed a smile.
Qian Rongzhi also praised him.
Li Qingshan saw that the sky was beginning to brighten. Before he knew it, a night had passed. He stood up, took out a few bottles of Qi Gathering pills and placed them on the ground, as compensation for the wasted pills and to pay the tuition fee.
After watching Li Qingshan leave, Qian Rongzhi picked up the Qi Gathering pills. Just Now, Li Qingshan did not feel happy because of her generosity. Right now, Qian Rongzhi did not look happy either.
Information regarding the Qi Methods of the Five Elements and basic alchemy were actually not exactly secrets, and the Qi Gathering pills Li Qingshan had left behind were even more than the Qi Gathering pills he had destroyed. And even if she was the one controlling the furnace, she could not say with certainty that she would succeed every time. So it could be said that she had earned quite a bit.
If it was an ordinary person, they would probably feel happy, but she felt something cold from it. It was an extremely cold alienation, a lack of gratitude, and a lack of human feelings. At any time, if she dared to plot against him, he would not hesitate to put her on his kill list. He would not tolerate it.
Another failed attempt. This was not a man who could be manipulated by favors. Could it be that he really had no weaknesses that could be exploited?
Li Qingshan did not think too much about it. He was just happy that he had learned a new skill. The path of cultivation was vast and profound, and there were endless mysteries waiting for him to explore. Learning from others was not a bad thing.
In the pit, the flames were still burning. The Pale Bone Illuminating Flame had already taken up a small portion of it.
Little Ann's bones had become as smooth as jade. He was more powerful than ever before. And the white bones in the pit.
The bones all over Ye Lian's body had come to an end, but there were still several hundred white bones in the pit.
And Little Ann did not stop refining white bones. The Blood Flame of Corpse Incineration and the Pale Bone Illuminating Flame were both basic techniques of the Path of White Bone and Great Beauty. Their greatest use was not to kill or injure enemies, but for cultivation. The Blood Flame of Corpse Incineration was used to perfectly absorb the essence of flesh and blood without any wastage. The Pale Bone Illuminating Flame could refine bone fluid to strengthen the body.
Aside from this, there was another use, and that was refining artifacts.
Cultivators who cultivated the Path of White Bone and Great Beauty were different from other cultivators. The artifacts they used were also extremely unique. The Path of White Bone and Great Beauty had a section specifically for refining artifacts, which recorded dozens of unique artifacts.
Blood Sea Banner, Human Skin Robes, Skull Prayer Beads …
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